Accounts Assistant
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Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
An established and growing business based in Kettering is seeking a proactive Accounts Assistant to join its UK Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety takes pride in accuracy and wants to develop their finance career within a supportive environment.
The Role
Working closely with the wider finance team you will support day-to-day financial operations ensuring transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. This is a hands-on position with exposure to both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing purchase and sales ledgers ensuring invoices are processed and payments allocated correctly
- Reconciling bank statements and investigating discrepancies
- Accurately entering financial data into Sage 200
- Monitoring expenses and ensuring appropriate approvals are in place
- Assisting with budget tracking and variance analysis
- Preparing supporting documentation for internal and external audits
- Taking customer payments over the phone
- Providing cover for finance colleagues during absence
- Supporting the team with general administrative and ad hoc finance duties
About You
You are organised detail-focused and comfortable managing your own workload to meet deadlines. You enjoy working as part of a team and are confident communicating with both colleagues and customers.
We are particularly interested in candidates who have:
- A solid understanding of basic accounting principles (AAT part-qualified preferred)
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Receivable processes
- Working knowledge of Sage 200
- Strong Excel skills alongside Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Good customer service experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus scheme
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Access to an employee benefits portal with retail discounts
- Supportive team culture and healthy worklife balance
If youre looking for a stable varied finance role where your contribution genuinely matters wed love to hear from you.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
About Company
ACS Staffing Solutions is an experienced recruitment agency based in the Midlands. We specialise in temporary and permanent recruitment across the UK.
